1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roosevelt Rowe
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1936
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 16 Mar 1956
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Ruben Rowe
Mother: Bessie Waldon
Spouse: Gladys Pruitt"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Theodore Roosevelt Rowe, 80, of Jolo, WV, went home to be with his loving wife on November 22, 2016, He was born in Jolo, WV, on February 18, 1936, a son of the late Reuben and Betsy Waldron Rowe.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Gladys Rowe; one son Chester Rowe; one grandson, Charlie Fred Bales III; three brothers, Crockett, George and Johnny Rowe; two sisters, Eva Rowe and Mae Mullins."Surviving children, Linda and Steve Rowe of the Home, Lois and David Acosta, Doris and Junior Bales, Carol Kennedy and Joyce Rowe and Mouge Church all of Jolo, WV; one daughter-in-law Ivory Jo Ann Rowe of Bluefield, WV; one sister, Gracie Rowe of Princeton, WV; 16 grandkids and 13 great grand kids.
" Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 1 p.m., at the Jesus Church at Bartley, WV. With Reverend Roger Pete Woods and Reverend Herman Day officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery in Buck Eye near Three Forks, WV. ..."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"George W. Pruitt, Miner"; article; submitted by Joann Pruitt, Jolo, WV.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Gladys Pruitt
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: abt 1940
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 16 Mar 1956
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: George Washington Pruitt
Mother: Eliza Jane Day
Spouse: Roosevelt Rowe"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kenneth Lee Phillips, 63, of Coalwood WV, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville KY following a short illness. Born January 4, 1953, in Bulldog Hollow Premier WV, he was the son of the late Cecil Arnold and Ana Mae Bunting Phillips. He was a resident of McDowell County all of his life and he loved to hunt and fish. He retired from Olga Coal Company and the WV Department of Highways."He was preceded in death by his parents.
"Survivors include, his wife Jennifer Phillips, of the home, one daughter, Kristee Leigh Phillips and companion Dean Richardson of Coalwood WV, one son, Kenneth Matthew Phillips and wife Kayla of Bluewell WV, five grandchildren, Derek Stamper, Savannah Phillips, Tyler Christian, Peyton and Emalee Phillips; brothers, Thomas Ted Ferrell and wife Gayle of Midland VA, Cecil Arnold Phillips and wife Tina of of Pipestem WV, and Donald Phillips of Green River WY.
"Funeral Services will be conducted, Friday, November 25, 2016 at 7 P.M. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV, with Reverend Joseph Moore officiating. Friends may call Friday, November 25, 2016 from 5:30 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV. Following the services, the body will be cremated per his request...."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jennifer Lea Phillips, 62, of Coalwood, WV, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Welch Community Hospital , in Welch, WV, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born December 13, 1954 in Welch, WV she was the daughter of Reba Ruth Compton Bolt and the late William Orba Bolt. She was a graduate of Big Creek High School. She was a secretary for the McDowell County Board of Education for 29 years; and at the time of her death, she was the secretary for Fall River Elementary School. She was well known for her kindness to others and her love for her family. She was out going and never met a stranger; she was a joy to be around. Her philosophy in life was to live every moment, laugh every day and love beyond words."In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by, her husband, Kenneth Phillips, and one brother, Steven Bolt.
Survivors include, one daughter, Kristee Leigh Phillips and companion Dean Richardson of Coalwood, WV, one son, Kenneth Matthew Phillips and wife Kayla of Bluewell, WV; grandchildren, Derek Stamper, Savannah Phillips, Tyler Christian, Payton and Emalee Phillips; two sisters, Debbie Bowman and husband Tim of Beckley, WV, Anita Swearingen Bolt of Green River, WY."Memorial services will be conducted, Monday, April 17, 2017 at 1 P.M. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV, with Rev. Joe Moore officiating. It was her wish to be cremated and her family has honored her wish..."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 033451; Ancestry.com Website.
Jerry Ray Foster; age 25; born 6 Jan 1947 in VA; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 4715 Malden St, Chicago, IL; son of Dewey James and Nannie Wilson (Mays)
Foster; married on 7 Aug 1972 in Grundy, VA; Pearlie Rutherford; maiden name Duty; age 24; born
19 Apr 1948 in WV; 4 yrs HS education; living at same address; daughter of Cleophaie and Cosbie
(Bailey) Duty
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #68 004329; Ancestry.com Website.
Herbert Junior Rutherford; age 20; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage;
unemployed; living in Grundy, VA; son of Herbert and Burchie Layne (Justus) Rutherford; married on
3 Oct 1931 in Buchanan Co, VA; Pearlie Duty; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous
marriage; unemployed; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of Cleophas and Cosbie (Bailey) Duty.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 033451; Ancestry.com Website.
Jerry Ray Foster; age 25; born 6 Jan 1947 in VA; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 4715 Malden St, Chicago, IL; son of Dewey James and Nannie Wilson (Mays)
Foster; married on 7 Aug 1972 in Grundy, VA; Pearlie Rutherford; maiden name Duty; age 24; born
19 Apr 1948 in WV; 4 yrs HS education; living at same address; daughter of Cleophaie and Cosbie
(Bailey) Duty.
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Pearlie M Foster
Residence Date 01 Jul 1998-01 Mar 2001
Residence Place Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Birth Date 19 Apr 1948
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jun 2001
Address 1809 Grayland St Apt 5
Address Continued Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
Address Date 01 Jul 1998-01 Mar 2001
2nd Address 400 Fairfax Rd Apt O118
2nd Address Continued Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
2nd Address Date 01 Nov 1997-01 Jun 2001
3rd Address 143 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Rock View, West Virginia 24880
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1992-01 May 1999..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 60; WV Archives Web Site.
John Duane Shirley; age 18; born at Hemphill, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married
on 17 Feb 1953 at Premier, WV; Tamery Jean Duty; age 17; born and living at Panther,
WV; single; with consent of David F. Shirley, father of John Duane Shirley; and Cleo Duty,
father of Tamery Jean Duty.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 60; WV Archives Web Site.
John Duane Shirley; age 18; born at Hemphill, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married
on 17 Feb 1953 at Premier, WV; Tamery Jean Duty; age 17; born and living at Panther,
WV; single; with consent of David F. Shirley, father of John Duane Shirley; and Cleo Duty,
father of Tamery Jean Duty.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by In Rememberance; 2 Sep 2019.
" Tamery Jean Duty Shirley
Birth 4 Nov 1936
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Dec 2004 (aged 68)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 202664536"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Cleo and Cosby Bailey Duty"Survivors include her husband John Shirley
"Burial here based on obituary
"Beckley Register Herald,
Beckley, West Virginia
Tue, Dec 14, 2004 – Page 6"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Maitland; taken on 12 Jan 1920; Page 6B;
Family #516/617.
Listed as Mary J. Crawford; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Asbury Crawford.
2 Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mary Crawford Clay
[Mary Jane Clay]
[Mary Sharp]
[Mary Crawford Crawford]
SSN: 235269377
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1909
Birth Place: Kimball Mcdo, West Virginia
[Kimbal McDow??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 31 Mar 1997
Father: Asbury S Crawford
Mother: Mary J Sizemore
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Signature on SSN Card: MARY JANE CLAY
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Mar 1940: Name listed as MARY CRAWFORD CLAY; Feb 1970: Name listed as MARY JANE CLAY; 28 Dec 1977: Name listed as MARY J SHARP..."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Maitland; taken on 12 Jan 1920; Page 6B;
Family #516/617.
Listed as Mary J. Crawford; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Asbury Crawford.
2 Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mary Crawford Clay
[Mary Jane Clay]
[Mary Sharp]
[Mary Crawford Crawford]
SSN: 235269377
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1909
Birth Place: Kimball Mcdo, West Virginia
[Kimbal McDow??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 31 Mar 1997
Father: Asbury S Crawford
Mother: Mary J Sizemore
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Signature on SSN Card: MARY JANE CLAY
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Mar 1940: Name listed as MARY CRAWFORD CLAY; Feb 1970: Name listed as MARY JANE CLAY; 28 Dec 1977: Name listed as MARY J SHARP..."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 16 May 1940; Page 1150B;
Image 60 of 64; Household #531.
Listed as Vernie Roberts; age 17; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; not attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Noah Roberts.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 16 May 1940; Page 1150B;
Image 60 of 64; Household #531.
Listed as Elnore Roberts; age 1; born in WV; household of father, Noah Roberts.